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- Referred to education
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BILL NUMBER:S4895
Title of bill
An act to repeal section 3012-d of the education law relating to annual performance reviews of teachers and principals; and to repeal section 1 of subpart E of part EE of chapter 56 of the laws of 2015 amending the education law relating to annual performance reviews of classroom teachers and building principals relating thereto
Purpose
To repeal § 3012-d of the education law.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 repeals § 3012-d of the education law.
Section 2 repeals the corresponding section 1 of subpart E of part EE of chapter 56 of the laws of 2015.
Section 3 provides the effective date.
Justification
Aside from parents, our professional teachers play a critical role in the personal and academic formation of our children. Teachers instill values essential to good citizenship and impart know- ledge, wisdom, and critical thinking skills that are vital to their future success. Highly trained, skilled and experienced educators are doing no less than helping to shape the leaders of tomorrow, and helping to ensure that these young citizens become responsible and active participants of society.
Owing to the weight of this responsibility, it is appropriate that teachers, even more than other professionals, are held to the highest standard of preparation, performance and achievement. However, the review system created in the original legislation, with its over-reli- ance on standardized testing and almost casual classroom observation, does not adequately take into consideration the special skills and talents that are essential to the successful practice of the teaching craft. Further, it is a disservice to teachers and the students in their charge to design such a system with minimal input from the very stake- holders who are about to be judged.
By repealing those sections of law that seek to create a new review system, it is the goal of this legislation to allow more time and oppor- tunity for all stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussion aimed at creating a more fair and balanced review program. This system must contemplate a significantly reduced reliance on testing that fully takes into account a teacher's special and unique talents, skills, and abili- ties.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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